Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Bristol is seeking a committed Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist to join their Complex Psychological Interventions Service. The role includes providing psychological therapies and working within a multidisciplinary team, with a focus on delivering high-quality care. Applicants should have training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.

Qualifications

• Experience and training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy required.
• Experience and training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological interventions including assessment and therapy.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team in the Complex Psychological Interventions Service.

Skills

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Job description

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist to join our well-established Complex Psychological Interventions (CPI) Service in Bristol. The post holder will provide psychological interventions (assessment, therapy, supervision and consultation) to the Inner City and East Assessment and Recovery Team.

As well as working closely with the Recovery Team, you will receive excellent support and supervision from more senior and well established CPI members. There will be opportunities for regular connection to the wider CPI, including opportunities for continuing professional development and development of innovative research projects.

Main duties of the job

For this role you will be working with the The Complex Psychological Interventions Service (CPI). The CPI is comprised of multidisciplinary professionals, including Clinical Psychologists, Arts Psychotherapists, Medical Psychotherapists and Specialist Nurses. Staff are located in a central hub (at Callington Road Hospital), as well as at community mental health team bases. CPI provide a range of services directly to people who use our service. The CPI also offers supportive functions to staff teams that are designed to enhance the interventions delivered by teams, as well as contributing to the resilience and well-being of staff. We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates with experience and training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.